Blackbeard: A Tale of Villainy and Murder in Colonial America [Import] [Hardcover]

Margaret Hoffman (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 310 pages
• Publisher: Summerhouse Pr, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.A.; 1ST edition (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887714316
• ISBN-13: 978-1887714310
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,404,365 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a glimpse behind the legend of Blackbeard, April 1, 1999

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This review is from: Blackbeard: A Tale of Villainy and Murder in Colonial America (Hardcover)

Although the legend of Blackbeard, the most notorious of pirates, has survived for almost 300 years, this is the first novel that takes a look at a man and not a legend. With captivating dialogue and historically accurate descriptions, Margaret Hoffman arrests our attention and ensnares us in the intrigue of the last years of Blackbeard's life. Hoffman also breathes life into the characters of Governor Eden, who becomes Blackbeard's nemesis, and Mary Ormond, who becomes his guiding light. With a caste of characters, who are depicted with human traits, and not the traits of mythical beings, Hoffman paints a picture of life in Colonial America that is both fascinating and informative.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EPIC ADVENTURE DELIVERS, October 22, 2001

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Jazz Fan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blackbeard: A Tale of Villainy and Murder in Colonial America (Hardcover)

Blackbeard is a novel of action and romance that rings true historically and will satisfy any adventure fan. In the tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter and Tarzan, Hoffman has delivered a manly character whose lust for life, adventure and fortune is balanced by an equally ardent passion for love. The plot is tight and compelling, the characters well-conceived, and the fast-paced action sequences lend directly to the story. The title character, Blackbeard, is convincing and multi-dimensional. Hoffman deftly delivers a portrait of Blackbeard that satisfies expectations and surprises the reader with a clear picture of the deeply emotional, sometimes savage, but always real man behind the tall tales.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Passion and Epic Adventure, October 16, 2001

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Jazz Fan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blackbeard: A Tale of Villainy and Murder in Colonial America (Hardcover)

There is plenty of "villainy and murder" as promised in the title of Ms. Hoffman's riveting pirate novel, but they are only tastes of the overall sensuous feast of love and death in "Blackbeard." The author has successfully blended historical accuracy with the pirate mythos in a consistently intriguing story. Blackbeard's love interest and the subtle and thrilling erotic bond between the pirate and his lady are filled with the longing and romance found in many great adventures. Hoffman's novel follows in the tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter and Tarzan series, presenting a robust, manly character whose lust for action is matched by his passion for love. An exciting and satisfying read!